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Author, radio host, and ministry leader, Joni Eareckson Tada, has been released from the hospital after a 16-day stay caused by double pneumonia.

“Like many of the people we serve who struggle with constant health challenges, I can say with them, ‘God rescued me!’” Tada wrote on a Facebook post. “After 16 days in the hospital struggling with double pneumonia, I am home, happy, healing, and resting.”

The 63rd Annual National Quartet Convention (NQC) is underway and goes through September 30 at the LeConte Center in Pigeon Forge, TN. NQC is Gospel Music’s biggest event of the year and attracts thousands of fans.

Pictured “Gospel Radio Favorites host Brian Crowe interviews the group Heart 2 Heart at NQC.

Curb Word artist Natalie Grant, a nine-time GRAMMY Award nominee, has released a heartfelt gospel interpretation of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” in collaboration with renowned Gospel Music artist Tasha Cobbs Leonard. Originally penned by Paul Simon and introduced to the world by Simon & Garfunkel in 1970, this timeless song draws inspiration from a classic gospel tune.

“Tasha Cobbs Leonard is one of the greatest voices of our generation,” says Grant.  “She has referred to me as a “bridge” before, and I have always prayed that’s exactly what my artistry, and my life, would be. But she has also been building bridges across genres and styles. She’s a barrier breaker. I can’t think of a better person to sing this song with.”

WJNI/Charleston, SC (106.3) has launched a new show with gospel singer and songwriter Desmond Pringle. He will take the helm as the host of “The Desmond Pringle Show,” airing weekday mornings from 10 to 11 am.

Pringle says, “I share inspirational and motivational and scripturally-based commentary, that will always be a part of what I do, but I really want to be impactful in a way that is directly connected to everyday life.”

WCVO/Columbus (104.9 The River) has started the fifth season of he Rivalry right where they left off – on the road. The Rivalry is a weekly podcast throughout the college football season and focused on the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry. Afternoon Co-Host/Production Director Josh Evans and Social Media Director/Morning Show Producer Josh Pollock (pictured) recently made the trip to South Bend to cover the highly-anticipated matchup between Ohio State and Notre Dame.

The podcast hosts are credentialed to cover every Ohio State home game and have also covered games at Michigan, Penn State, and the College Football Playoff. You can follow them on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube @RivalPod and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

KPGC-LP/Norman, AR has been approved by the FCC to become a full-power radio station soon and expanding its reach. KPGC (95.1)is an affiliate of Christian network LifeTalk Radio.

KPGC owner Len Doughty says, “While our call letters stand for Keep Proclaiming the Gospel of Christ, I have tried to do all I can to help the station be relevant to the local community with programming and announcements that meet the needs and interests of listeners.”

The 2023 Spark Media Ignite Conference and award ceremony is only days away. The conference is September 28-30, 2023, in Houston at  at Houston CityPlace Marriott at Springwoods Village.

Special speakers include the “Podfather” Adam Curry, Matt Mundt, Tim Ballard, Mona Corwin, . For more info go HERE.

Organizer Misty Phillip says, “The journey as a content creator often involves overcoming a variety of challenges. At times, these obstacles can lead to discouragement and even make you question the worth of your efforts. To reignite your passion and offer you tangible strategies for success, we would like to invite you to attend the Spark Media Ignite Conference.”